I hold it to be a proof of great prudence for men toabstain from threats and insulting words toward an enemy, for neither ...diminishes the strength of the enemy; but the one makes him more cautious,and the other increases his hatred of you and makes him

Let no one, then think lightly of the world, lest he be despising himself unawares

Out of the fullness of the heart the mouth speaks.

Ability is poor men's wealth

Even to observe neutrality you must have a strong government

Everything comes gradually and at its appointed hour.

Like aball batted back and forth, a human being is batted by two forces within.

My greenthumb came only as a result of the mistakes I made while learning to seethings from the plant's point of view.

Difficultiesare meant to rouse, not discourage. The human spirit is to grow strong byconflict.

Saying nothing... sometimes says the most.

I have discovered the art of deceiving diplomats. I speakthe truth, and they never believe me.

It isn't important to come out on top, what matters is to be the one who comes out alive.